Name: Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -; 1 clove garlic -; 1 chili pepper -; 1 large shallot -; 1 pound ground lamb -; 4 ounces salt pork -; Zest of 1 orange -; 2 tablespoons chopped mint -; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt -

Recipe information

Cooking:

10 min.

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Ingredients for - Greek Meatballs

1. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -

2. 1 clove garlic -

3. 1 chili pepper -

4. 1 large shallot -

5. 1 pound ground lamb -

6. 4 ounces salt pork -

7. Zest of 1 orange -

8. 2 tablespoons chopped mint -

9. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper -

10. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt -

How to cook deliciously - Greek Meatballs

1. Stage

Sauté the vegetables: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the oil, minced garlic, chili pepper, and shallot, and cook for 1 minute then let cool.

2. Stage

Make the meatball mixture: Meanwhile, crumble the lamb into a large bowl. Evenly scatter the salt pork (or bacon), orange zest, and mint over the lamb and season with pepper. Sprinkle the cooled garlic mixture over the lamb. Gently mix until just combined.

3. Stage

Form the meatball mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls: Transfer to a plate or sheet pan.

4. Stage

Cook the meatballs: Heat a large cast iron pan over medium to medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary to prevent crowding, cook the meatballs on all sides until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

5. Stage

Serve: Serve warm with toothpicks or skewers with Greek yogurt for dipping.